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Lhota, de Blasio to Participate in Three TV Debates

The debate schedule for NYC's mayoral race is set. The New York Daily News reports that Republican Joe Lhota and Democrat Bill de Blasio will face off in three televised debates before the Nov. 5 election.

According to Campaign Finance Board rules, Lhota and de Blasio were only required to participate in two debates, but a third debate was added on Oct. 15. The Daily News reports that Lhota asked de Blasio to participate in weekly debates in every NYC borough, but instead all three debates will occur in Manhattan.